Best 7 Tater Nuggets Recipes

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Tater nuggets, also known as tater tots or potato nuggets, are a delightful side dish or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made from grated potatoes that are seasoned and shaped into small, bite-sized pieces, tater nuggets offer a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. They are typically fried or baked until golden brown, resulting in a satisfying crunch with every bite.

This article provides two delectable recipes for tater nuggets: a classic version and a cheesy variation. The classic tater nuggets recipe calls for simple ingredients like potatoes, flour, eggs, and seasonings, while the cheesy tater nuggets recipe adds a gooey, melted cheese center for an extra layer of flavor. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article ensures that you can easily create these golden-brown delights in your own kitchen. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, a side dish, or a fun snack, these tater nuggets are sure to be a hit among your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S KILLER TATER TOT® QUICHE



Mom's Killer Tater Tot® Quiche image

This quiche is absolutely delicious and addictive. The crispy, buttery Tater Tot® potato crust is incredible. I have to tell myself I'm only going to make it on weekends!

Provided by Extropian

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h41m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Ore-Ida® Crispy Crowns®)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¾ cup diced ham
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 ¼ cups milk
⅓ cup diced onion
⅓ cup diced green bell pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place potato nuggets in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until thawed, 1 to 2 minutes. Add butter and salt; mash together until potato nuggets are crumbled. Press evenly into a glass pie dish to make crust.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine Cheddar cheese, ham, Parmesan cheese, and flour in a bowl.
  • Beat 4 eggs in a bowl until smooth. Add milk, onion, green bell pepper, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir into Cheddar cheese mixture until combined. Pour over crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and golden, about 45 minutes. Let cool before slicing, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 151 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1113.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SPICY BAKED POTATO NUGGETS



Spicy Baked Potato Nuggets image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 28-ounce bag frozen potato tots
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 teaspoon fine sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Spread the potato tots on a nonstick baking sheet. Bake according to the package directions.
  • Stir together the granulated garlic, onion powder, paprika, chipotle chile powder, sugar, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle the nuggets with the spice mixture while hot and toss to coat evenly.

LOADED TATER TOTS®



Loaded Tater Tots® image

Brought this to a football-watching party, and it was a great crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Tyson

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole milk
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop coarsely.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add shallot and cook until fragrant. Stir in flour and cook until light golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and 2 tablespoons sour cream; stir until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Season with black pepper and nutmeg. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until fully melted.
  • Transfer potatoes to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle bacon on top. Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese melts, about 7 minutes. Remove from the oven; top with green onions and 2 tablespoons sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 489 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

EASY TATER TOT® CASSEROLE



Easy Tater Tot® Casserole image

Frozen Tater Tots®, Cheddar cheese, ground beef, and cream of mushroom soup combine for a comfort food classic in this recipe.

Provided by Carol White Howden

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable     Tater Tots¨

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup diced onion
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (26.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch paprika, or to taste
1 pinch dried parsley flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Spread beef into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Stir cream of mushroom soup, potato nuggets, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl until potato nuggets are evenly coated in soup and cheese. Spread potato nugget mixture over beef mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle paprika and parsley flakes over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1077.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

TATER NUGGET HOT DISH



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I found this recipe in a magazine over the summer. My family and I just love it and it's a wonderful comfort food. I usually serve it with a side salad and it just hits the spot! Did I mention how easy it is to?

Provided by Lexnme

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80%)
3/4 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1/2 cup chopped celery (1 medium stalk)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup Green Giant frozen cut green beans, thawed (from 1-Lb bag)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen potato nuggets (4 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground beef, onion and celery over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in both soups, the green beans, garlic powder and pepper. Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Top with potato nuggets.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and potato nuggets are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.2, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 79.8, Sodium 1102.5, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 29

CAROLYN'S CHICKEN TATER TOT® CASSEROLE



Carolyn's Chicken Tater Tot® Casserole image

This is a favorite go-to recipe for me that I usually have all the ingredients for in my kitchen and it tastes great.

Provided by Carolyn Coleman

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

olive oil cooking spray
4 skinless, boneless chicken strips
1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken gravy
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sage and onion stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm®)
½ cup minced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon celery seed
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Add chicken strips; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. Cut into cubes.
  • Transfer chicken to a large bowl. Add chicken gravy, cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk, stuffing mix, onion, garlic, celery seed, and black pepper; mix until combined.
  • Spread frozen potato nuggets in the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour chicken mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 926.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

NUGGETS AND TOTS CASSEROLE



Nuggets and Tots Casserole image

if you love chicken nuggets with tater tots,i finally create this recipe.

Provided by raymond spencer

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (26 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 c three cheese alfredo sauce
1/2 c milk
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 Tbsp italian seasoning
1 Tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp seasoned pepper
1 tsp sodium-free salt
1 pkg frozen all-white meat chicken nuggets
1 pkg frozen tater tots
2 c shredded process american cheese
1 c blue cheese crumbles

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Prepare a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • 2. Mix cream of chicken soup,alfredo sauce,milk,dry onion soup mix,italian seasoning,garlic powder,seasoned pepper and sodium-free salt in a bowl.
  • 3. Layer 1 bag of frozen chicken nuggets into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish;top with frozen tater tots.Pour the chicken soup mixture evenly over the chicken nuggets and tater tots.Sprinkle shredded american cheese over the mixture;top with blue cheese crumbles.
  • 4. Bake in preheated oven until hot all the way through,about 1 hour.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are best for this recipe because they are starchy and hold their shape well.
  • Cut the potatoes into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Soak the potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes: This will help remove excess starch and make the potatoes crispier.
  • Use a generous amount of oil: This will help the potatoes brown and crisp.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: This will prevent the potatoes from cooking evenly.
  • Season the potatoes well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to taste.
  • Serve the potatoes hot: They are best when they are fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Tater nuggets are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of tater nuggets that everyone will love.

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